Kawasan Falls

Kawasan Falls
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Map showing the location of Kawasan Falls
Map showing the location of Kawasan Falls
Cebu province, Philippines
LocationBadian, province of Cebu
Nearest cityCebu City
Coordinates9°48′N 123°22′E / 9.800°N 123.367°E / 9.800; 123.367
Governing bodyCebu Provincial Government [1]
Kawasan Falls
TypePlunge
Total height40 m (131.2 ft)
Height of longest drop40 m (131.2 ft)
Number of drops3
WatercourseKawasan River [2]

Kawasan Falls, at the foot of the Mantalongon Mountain Range, is a multi-tiered waterfall system in the Philippines, located in the jungles of Cebu island.[3] The water from the falls originates from the Kabukalan Spring and passes through the Kawasan gorge en route to the Matutinao River and the Tanon Strait.The largest waterfall is about 40 meters high, followed by smaller cascades and turquoise water pools.

Geography

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The falls are part of the Kawasan River in Badian, Cebu, which flows from the Kabukalan Spring through the Kawasan gorge to the Matutinao River and Tanon Strait. Its location is approximately 130 kilometers south of Cebu City and serves to draw tourists.[4]

References

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  1. Capitol takes over Kawasan Falls | The Freeman
  2. "Kawasan River". September 16, 2021.
  3. "Kawasan Falls Cebu Island". September 16, 2021.[permanent dead link]
  4. "Kawasan Falls - Waterfall in Cebu - Thousand Wonders". www.thousandwonders.net. Retrieved 2021-09-16.